Japan’s experience since the 2010 rare earth shock shows both the possibilities and limits of securing critical mineral supply chains in an era of intensifying resource geopolitics.

Kunihiko Shinoda is Professor at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Japan. He is also Senior Fellow at the Nakasone Peace Institute. Shinoda has held several senior positions ...

Luca Mattei is a commodities and macroeconomic analyst based in Rome, Italy, specialising in the intersection of energy markets, supply chains and geopolitical risk. He is the founder of LM Trading & ...

The stability of South and Southeast Asia's food supply may depend as much on global exporters' balance sheets as on their harvests.

Critical minerals buyers’ clubs represent an ambitious attempt at demand-side coordination. They promise price stability, ...

As everyday encounters reshape Japanese perceptions of China, Japan’s China debate is becoming closely tied to domestic discussions on migration and diversity.

Shigeto Sonoda is Professor of Sociology and Asian Studies at the University of Tokyo. Professor Sonoda has taken initiatives in conducting research, including the AsiaBarometer 2003-2008, the Asia ...

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The BNP’s victory reflects voters' desire for stability after political upheaval, but whether they can deliver on their ...

The attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel have sent shockwaves through the global economy, putting pressure on ...

Indonesia’s hard-won fiscal credibility is being tested as off-budget spending, new state financial institutions and ...

As Washington becomes more unpredictable, Asia Pacific states increasingly rely on regional institutions to preserve stability.